School Business Manager Jobs in London

School Business Manager (SBM) - Good Secondary School - Sutton, London Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School Business Manager (SBM) A Good secondary school in Sutton is seeking an experienced and highly organised School Business Manager to join their senior leadership team. This is a key strategic role within the school, overseeing financial, operational and administrative functions to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school. The successful candidate will lead on financial planning, budget management and resource allocation, ensuring value for money and compliance with financial regulations. You will also oversee areas including HR administration, premises management, contracts, health and safety and operational compliance. Working closely with the Headteacher and governors, you will contribute to whole-school improvement planning and support the long-term strategic development of the school. The role requires strong leadership skills, financial expertise and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will line manage support staff teams and ensure that systems and procedures operate efficiently across all operational areas. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business professional to join a supportive and ambitious school community where leadership and innovation are highly valued. School Information This is a 11 to 18 well-established, Good Ofsted Rated School in Sutton with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement. The school serves a diverse and ambitious community and is known for its supportive ethos and strong leadership. Students are respectful, motivated and eager to achieve, contributing to a calm and purposeful learning environment. Staff benefit from a collaborative working culture and ongoing professional development opportunities. Requirements • Relevant qualification in finance, business or management • Experience in operational and financial management • Strong leadership and organisational skills • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities • Knowledge of compliance, HR and health & safety procedures Application To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible

School Business Manager – Outstanding Secondary School, Wandsworth Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School Information This Outstanding secondary school in Wandsworth is recognised for its strong leadership, excellent financial management, and well-resourced learning environment. The school places high value on operational efficiency to support outstanding teaching and learning outcomes. Staff work within a professional, collaborative culture …

Are you an experienced School Business Manager ready to make a difference from January 2026? Wayman Education is seeking a strategic School Business Manager to join a successful school in Bromley. The successful School Business Manager will lead the school’s business operations, including finance, HR, facilities, and compliance. You will manage the school budget, oversee financial reporting, and ensure smooth operational processes. This is a key opportunity for a proactive School Business Manag…

An established primary in Richmond is seeking a skilled School Business Manager to join the leadership team from January 2026. The School Business Manager will manage the budget, oversee payroll and pensions, lead procurement and supervise premises and health & safety matters. This School Business Manager role in Richmond will be instrumental in delivering efficient systems and ensuring compliance; the School Business Manager will take part in a handover and induction before January 2026 and wi…

EduExec Recruitment is working with a welcoming, community-focused school in North West London to recruit a School Business Manager who will sit within the senior leadership team. This is a school that sees the role as central to how it operates and is looking for someone who wants that level of involvement rather than a purely administrative brief. Reporting to the Headteacher, the successful candidate will take ownership of the school's operations across finance, HR, premises and administrati…

School Business Manager PO4 £49,056 – £52,194 FTE (pro rata) 36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year Start: ASAP Location: Feltham Primary school based near Feltham are seeking an experienced and driven School Business Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team. This is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and lead the school’s operational strategy and contribute directly to outstanding outcomes for our pupils. The Role Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, you w…

School Business Manager - Lambeth Location: Lambeth, South East London Contract: Full-Time, term time Start Date: September start Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (Onsite) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role Remedy Education are supporting a secondary school in Lambeth who require an experienced and proactive School Business Manager to join their leadership team on a fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and commercia…

School Business Manager required for a large SEN school based in Lambeth - September 2026 School Business Manager required in Lambeth At Remedy Education, we've specialised in recruiting education staff to work in all kinds of roles in schools for over a decade. We're currently looking for an enthusiastic School Business Manager to work full-time at a fantastic SEN school school based in Lambeth, South East London. Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we're looking …

School Business Manager Specialist SEND School Camden Immediate StartThis well-established specialist SEND school in the London Borough of Camden is seeking an experienced and proactive School Business Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. Supporting pupils with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties and complex additional needs, the school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, collaborative culture and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. T…

School Business Manager – Independent School, Kingston Location: Kingston Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive Start Date: January 2026 A well-established independent school in Kingston is seeking an experienced and strategic School Business Manager to oversee financial operations, compliance, HR processes, and whole-school administration. About the Role Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead on budgeting, financial planning, facilities management, and operat…

A thriving school in Southwark is recruiting an experienced School Business Manager to start January 2026. The successful School Business Manager will take overall responsibility for finance, HR, premises and procurement, ensuring robust systems and timely management information for senior leaders and governors. As School Business Manager, you will prepare management accounts, lead budget-setting and monitoring, and drive cost-effective operations across the school. This School Business Manager…

School Business Manager Nursery School Lambeth September Start - Ideally able to handover this side of the summer holidays Term Time Only 1 Week in AprilA Nursery School in Lambeth are currently looking to recruit an experienced School Business Manager. The Business Manager is part of the Senior Leadership team and this role requires a dedicated, flexible and organised individual who will approach work with a positive attitude, honesty, confidentiality and integrity. This is a varied role that encompasses all areas of school management. If successful, you would be responsible for the management of key support staff, a large financial budget, HR, monitoring and reporting to the Headteacher, Governors and LA, premises, health & safety, IT and catering provision to ensure the school is able to deliver its vision and goals and move to the next stage of its development. To apply for this position you must: • Have previous experience as a School Business Manager • Hold the CSBM or DSBM qualification • Have experience leading, coaching and motivating staff, ensuring professional development and effectively challenging and managing any underperformance • Have technical expertise in managing and co-ordinating the educational, administrative and financial affairs of a school • Have a high level of interpersonal, written and oral communication skills • Have strong IT, systems, administrative and organisational skills • Be able to manage several projects at once, prioritising accordingly to meet deadlines • Understand of relevant legislation, policies and procedures, and the ability to apply this understanding to real situations We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients

We are working closely with a school who are recruiting for an organised and proactive School Business Manager for an Outstanding primary school in Enfield. This role is central to the school’s mission of providing a bespoke and inclusive education. About the Role Start Date: April 2026. Contract: Full-time, permanent. Oversight of the Single Central Record, payroll coordination, and health and safety compliance. Drive financial efficiency while maintaining a happy and productive workspace for …